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World Food Prices Dip in October, but Remain Higher Than a Year Ago

Business A worker carries loaves of bread for sale at a bakery in the capital city of Cairo, Egypt November 4, 2026. (Reuters)

World Food Prices Dip in October, but Remain Higher Than a Year Ago

World food prices edged lower in October as weaker import demand contributed to monthly declines in cereal, dairy and meat prices, but were still nearly 6%…

Business Copper at the Aurubis copper smelting and refining plant in Hamburg, Germany. (Reuters)

Copper Falls, Set for Worst Week Since March on AI Rout

Copper dropped on Friday and was set for its biggest weekly drop in London since March, as a rout in technology stocks battered markets. Benchmark three…

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Business Workers walk at Kalyon Karapinar solar power plant in Karapinar, Konya province, Türkiye, Oct. 14, 2026. (AP)

Emerging Economies Set to Match Advanced Nations’ Renewable Capacity Additions, IEA Says

Emerging ‌and developing economies outside China are expected to add as much new renewable energy capacity as advanced economies for the first time over…

Business Gold bracelets displayed in a shop window on Green Street, east London, UK, April 30, 2024. (AFP)

Gold Drops Over 1% on Higher Oil Prices; US Payrolls Data in Focus

Gold prices slipped on Friday as oil prices rebounded, fanning inflation worries and higher-for-longer interest rate expectations, while investors awaited key…

Business A pumpjack operates near Bakersfield, California, on Oct. 16. (AFP)

Oil Set for Sharp Weekly Drop but Middle East Supply Concerns Provide Floor

Oil prices are set for a sharp weekly drop on expectations of a de-escalation of the Iran war after US President Donald Trump's party suffered election losses,…


Business Aramco has stated that the settlement process and delivery of the offering shares to the subscribing institutions will take place through negotiated trades outside the market. - File Photo/AAWSAT

Aramco Announces Final Price for its Secondary Public Offering

The Saudi Arabian Oil Company "Aramco" has announced the final price of the secondary public offering of the company's shares. This offering amounts to 1.545…

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Business Saudi Energy Minister Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman (Reuters)

Energy Minister: Saudi Arabia to Boost Oil Capacity to 12.3 Mln BPD by 2028

OPEC+ ministers dismissed the recent drop in oil prices following their decision to gradually increase crude production starting in October. They believe the…

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Business Muralee Thummarukudy, Director of the G20 Initiative to Reduce Land Degradation at the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Thummarukudy: No Sustainable Development, Food Security without Land Reclamation

Four years have passed since the launch in Riyadh of the Global Initiative to Reduce Land Degradation during Saudi Arabia’s presidency of the G20 in November…

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Business OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais attends a session of the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF) in Saint Petersburg, Russia June 6, 2024. Sergey Kulakov/Roscongress Foundation via REUTERS

OPEC Head Expresses Optimism about Continued Strong Oil Demand

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais on Thursday defended the recent adjustments to the OPEC+ oil output deal, calling it a success. Speaking at an economic…

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Business CEO of Rapid Silicon Naveed Sherwani (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Saudi Arabia Launches $266 Mln Investment Fund for Semiconductor Development

Saudi Arabia has launched a billion-riyal ($266.6 million) investment fund for the semiconductor industry, alongside a national center. This initiative aims to…

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Business A Japanese car showroom in the Saudi capital, Riyadh (Abdul Latif Jameel Agency)

Will Japan’s ‘Safety’ Scandal Harm Saudi Arabia’s Car Market?

Giant Japanese car companies are suspected of falsifying safety data, prompting the Ministry of Transport to raid major manufacturers such as Toyota, which…

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Business Gold ingots. Reuters file photo

Gold Gains as US Dollar, Yields Slip

Gold firmed on Thursday as the dollar and Treasury yields retreated on rising bets that US interest rate cuts may start as early as September, while investors…

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Business File photo: An oil pumpjack in a field on March 24, 2024 in Grandfalls, Texas. Brandon Bell/Getty Images/AFP

Oil Rises on Strengthening Fed Rate Cut Expectations

Oil rose in early Asian trading on Thursday on rising expectations the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates in September, and as the market rebounded from a…

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Business European Central Bank (ECB) president Christine Lagarde speaks during a press conference following the Governing Council's monetary policy meeting, in Frankfurt, Germany April 11, 2024. REUTERS/Kai Pfaffenbach/File Photo Purchase Licensing Rights

ECB to Start Cutting Rates on Thursday

The European Central Bank was all but certain to cut interest rates from record highs on Thursday and was likely to acknowledge it had made progress in its…

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Business Saudi Central Bank Joins mBridge Project

Saudi Central Bank Joins mBridge Project

As part of the Saudi Central Bank's (SAMA's) pursuit to build a robust and innovative cross-border payments infrastructure in collaboration with various…

Business Magna is situated on the stunning Gulf of Aqaba coastline. (NEOM)

NEOM Unveils 'Magna' Global Project on Gulf of Aqaba Featuring 12 Luxury Tourism Destinations

The Board of Directors of NEOM revealed the development of Magna, its luxury lifestyle coastal destination. Part of NEOM's regional sustainable tourism…

Business Banque Saudi Fransi will operate under the name "BSF". - SPA

Banque Saudi Fransi Rebrands as BSF

Banque Saudi Fransi announced in a press release that it completed its rebranding; effective immediately, the bank will operate under the name "BSF". According…

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Business One of the development projects in Diriyah, Saudi Arabia. (Asharq Al-Awsat)

Diriyah Development Company President: We Plan to Establish Diriyah as Global Tourist Destination

Mohamed Saad, President of Diriyah Company, emphasized the company’s steadfast and advanced strides towards executing its comprehensive plans to establish a…

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Business Logo of Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF)

PIF Announces Pricing of Inaugural GBP Bond Offering

Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) announced on Wednesday that it has successfully priced its inaugural sterling-denominated bond offering of 650…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business 02 June 2024, Saudi Arabia, Riyadh: Ministers of Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, United Arab Emirates, Kuwait, Kazakhstan, Algeria and Oman pose for a photo during the 37th OPEC+ ministerial meeting. Photo: -/Saudi Press Agency/dpa

Saudi Arabia: Extending Voluntary Cuts Supports Market Stability

Saudi Arabia’s cabinet on Tuesday welcomed the latest OPEC+ decisions, saying the Kingdom’s decision with seven other countries to extend their voluntary oil…

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Business A model of oil rigs in front of the OPEC logo (Reuters)

OPEC Oil Output Rises in May, Led by Nigeria, Iraq

OPEC oil output rose in May, a Reuters survey found on Tuesday, as higher exports from Nigeria and Iraq offset the impact of ongoing voluntary supply cuts by…

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Business Turkish Airlines aircraft are pictured on the tarmac of Istanbul Grand Airport in Istanbul, Türkiye May 23, 2023. Reuters

Turkish Airlines in Talks with Boeing for 225 Jets

Turkish Airlines is advancing talks with Boeing for 150 737 MAX narrow-body jets and 75 widebody 787 planes, but a final decision hinges on engine price…

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Business The Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port of "Marseille Fos"

Mawani Signs MoU with Port of Marseille Fos to Enhance International Trade

The Saudi Ports Authority "Mawani" has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Port of "Marseille Fos" with the aim of enhancing cooperation in…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business Riyadh Air, Air China Sign MoU to Strengthen Relations 

Riyadh Air, Air China Sign MoU to Strengthen Relations 

Riyadh Air, the newest national airline of Saudi Arabia, signed on Monday a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Air China, China’s exclusive national flag…

Business The Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources has visited the Tanger Med Port Center in Morocco. SPA

Saudi Industry Minister Visits Tanger Med Port in Morocco

Saudi Minister of Industry and Mineral Resources Bandar bin Ibrahim Alkhorayef has visited the Tanger Med Port Center in Morocco as part of efforts to enhance…

Asharq Al Awsat (Tangier)
Business Over 19 Saudi Companies to Participate in Construction Expo Africa 2024

Over 19 Saudi Companies to Participate in Construction Expo Africa 2024

The Saudi Export Development Authority (Saudi Exports) is making a significant stride in its commitment to the African market. Under the "Saudi Industry"…

Business One of the rigs that belong to the Arabian Drilling Co. (ADC website)

Arabian Drilling Agrees with Aramco to Suspend Contracts for Offshore Rigs

Arabian Drilling Co. (ADC), one of the largest national companies for onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling in Saudi Arabia, agreed with Saudi Aramco to…

Asharq Al Awsat (Riyadh)
Business A view shows ingots of 99.99 percent pure gold in a workroom during production at Krastsvetmet precious metals plant in the Siberian city of Krasnoyarsk, Russia, May 23, 2024.  REUTERS/Alexander Manzyuk

Gold Drifts Lower as Investors Focus on US Jobs Data

Gold fell on Tuesday after rising 1% in the previous session as investors awaited US jobs data due later in the week for further clues on the health of the…

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Business SITA’s pavilion at the annual meeting of the General Assembly of the Airports Council International in Riyadh. (Turky Al-Agili)

Saudi Arabia Enjoys Fastest Growing Airport Technology Sector in Middle East

A recent study, “Investment trends in travel technology” by Amadeus, showed that airports are witnessing a rapid digital transformation, as the pace of travel…